2019 Board of Directors
The Design Forward Alliance Board of Directors is made up of academic, business, and design leaders from within the community. Board terms are three years and are staggered for stability and fresh ideas and energy.

Scott Robinson
President

Michèle Morris
VP, Partnerships

Joan Gregor
VP, Innovation Assets

Elena Pacenti
VP, Outcomes

Dave Conover
VP, Fundraising

Ali Hussain
General Board Member

OPEN POSITION
Treasurer

Don Norman
Observer, Advisor
Founding & Early Board of Directors (2016-2018)
The Founding Board of Directors helped establish the vision and direction of the organization. The group was made up of academic, business, civic and design leaders from within the San Diego community. Many of the founders have held leader leadership positions within other design and/or regional nonprofit boards.

Don Norman
Founding Member

Scott Robinson
President

Maileen Flores, CPA
Treasurer

Kieren de Terra, Esq.
Secretary

Michèle Morris
VP, Partnerships

Paul Hong
VP, Community

Joan Gregor
VP, Innovation Assets

Charles Chamberlayne
VP, Civic Engagement

Chad Martin
VP, World Design Capital

Elena Pacenti
VP, Outcomes

Dave Conover
VP, Fundraising

Martina Montalva
VP, Marketing & Outreach